A project which will investigate ceramic production technology and exchange during the Late Helladic IIIB period in the area of the Saronic Gulf, including coastal Attica and Argolid. Pottery from a range of Mycenaean sites will be examined, including several investigated by the Greek Archaeological Service, the University of Ioannina and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. The identification and characterisation of specific centres of production of both fine and coarse-wares form the focus of work, requiring the development of new multi-technique chemical protocols. The research project, which will be supervised by Dr Peter Day, will form part of the department‟s commitment to the „NARNIA‟ Marie Curie Initial Training Network, financed under the „People‟ program of the European Union, and coordinated by the University of Cyprus. The post offers the possibility of gaining a doctoral degree with a leading research team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct research over a three year period under the supervision of the scientist-in-charge / line manager.

Plan, organise and carry out such fieldwork as necessary for the research project.

Undertake such training in analytical and other techniques, as specified by the scientist-in-charge.

Develop analytical protocols as required.

Compile and write reports and jointly-authored publications such as those specified in the Initial Training Network contract.

Attend project meetings and present progress reports.

Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the posts

Academic Requirements

The successful applicants will have an MA or MSc in Archaeology or a relevant subject, preferably at distinction level (or equivalent experience). Previous experience in the practice and research design of ceramic analysis is essential, and experience in the analytical study of ceramics within the Aegean is desirable. The post-holders will have the ability readily to combine archaeological and scientific information within an integrated program of research. The posts will involve the application of thin section petrography, chemical and micro-structural analysis to archaeological ceramics.

It is required that the degree has been acquired not more than 4 years earlier to the envisaged starting date.

Marie Curie ITN programs mobility requirement

This post is offered in the context of a Marie Curie Initial Training Network and transnational mobility is a key element of eligibility. As such, applications will only be accepted from candidates who have spent less than 12 months in the United Kingdom within the last three years. The posts are open to all nationalities, regardless of citizenship of the European Union

Duration of fellowship

3 years – This post is fixed-term with a start date of 1st September 2011 and an end date of 31st August 2014.

Submitting an application

Deadline for fellowship application: 21 June 2011.

Applications should be submitted on line using the University of Sheffield online application system.

To apply for one of these posts please visit: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs

For all on-line application system queries and support, please contact: e-Recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk

Financial regime

The fellowship covers tuition fees and monthly salary in line with the FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN (http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/understanding/marie-curieinbrief/home_en.html). The annual salary amounts to £30,151 per annum, with additional allowances as per Marie Curie.

Contact person

Dr Peter Day (P.M.Day at sheffield.ac.uk), Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield

Newsroom Archive

Submission of papers for NARNIA Special Issue in JASPER

Following the successful completion of the NARNIA International conference ‘Interdisciplinary Studies of Ancient Materials from the Mediterranean’, the conference proceedings will be published in the form of an edited volume in the Journal of Archaeological Science Reports (Imprint: ELSEVIER, ISSN: 2352-409X, editors: A. Howard, C.O. Hunt).
You are reminded that the deadline for the electronic submission of manuscripts is set on Friday, the 31st of October 2014 [NEW DATE!].